Central Access Reader Alternatives

Central Access Reader is described as '(CAR) is a free TTS application, which reads docx files and pasted text using the voices installed on your pc' and is a Text to Speech service. There are more than 25 alternatives to Central Access Reader for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPad apps. The best Central Access Reader alternative is Read Aloud Extension, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Central Access Reader are Balabolka, NaturalReader, eSpeak and TextAloud.

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  1. vozMe icon
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    vozMe is a simple online ‘text to speech’ program that lets you type-in any English or Spanish (also Italian, Portoguese and Hindi) text and then play it as an audio stream. Streams also can be downloaded and saved as standard MP3 files.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Joomla
    • Blogger
    • Wordpress
     
  2. TTSFox icon
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    TTSFox is a text-to-speech WebExtension for Firefox that gives you a speech synthesized reading of any text you select.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Firefox
     
  3. It’s a text-to-speech browser plug-in that boosts your productivity, reduces eye strain, and creates a scholarly atmosphere.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
     
  4. New entry is automatically added w/ text copied from apps. New entry is automatically synthesized / spoken. Keep playing entries in listing when Continuous Play is enabled. Highlight spoken words while text is spoken, when option is enabled. etc.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. ClaroRead icon
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    ClaroRead is an assistive technology software helping to readers with dyslexia to read aloud and providing word-prediction options for struggling writers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
     
  6. RoboVoice icon
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    Easily convert text to WAV audio files and use them directly in other programs via drag and drop!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Convert any source of text to speech. With specific features for handling PDF files, Starfield Reader allows selected of chapters of eBooks be converted into WAV/MP3 files.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. The aim of the MBROLA project, initiated by the TCTS Lab of the Faculté Polytechnique de Mons (Belgium), is to obtain a set of speech synthesizers for as many languages as possible, and provide them free for non-commercial applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Announcify (formerly known as SayMyName) reads out loud the caller's name. Announcify reads out loud every website you want. For example, if you're too tired but still need to study one more Wikipedia entry, Announcify can help your tired eyes relax.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
     
  10. Web Reader icon
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    Let Text to Speech read web pages to you. Download webpages for reading offline. Practice speed reading. Use it simply as a RSS reader or use RSS playlists feature to listen to items in RSS feeds. Read from clipboard. Offline playlists.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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